I've been really excited to share some case studies with you - detailed posts explaining what we did and why we did it - but it seemed like …
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Who cares for your landscape? That’s the last step in the design!
If I had a penny for every client who included "I want a low/no maintenance design" as part of their wish list, well... 170 pennies are in a …
Does great landscape design make us happier?
Ever since starting my landscape design firm I've had an opportunity to meet with a lot of people, look at a lot of yards, and have a lot of …
Building a timber wall – will it last?
I like to play a game I call underrated/overrated. You can play it with bands, actors, foods, anything you want. Example: …
Just Because It Doesn’t SAY It’s Landscape Lighting Doesn’t Mean It Can’t Be
Over the holidays I went to the Leesburg Outlets with MJ and her mom. While it was a little nutty and crowded, I discovered that Jos A Banks …
Three Tips to Being a Plant Collector and Still Having Great Design
The longer you work with people the more you see that there are different "types" of people, and landscape design clients are no exception. …
Should I Build a Fire Pit or a Fireplace?
I meet with a fair number of homeowners who say "I either want a firepit or a fireplace." This uncertainty is actually a great place to …
Travertine Paver Patio Installers in Virginia – What to Know
When I was designing landscapes in Arizona, one option we had available to us was travertine marble tile. These were actual tiles - …
Accessibility and Universal Design in the Landscape
When I was studying interior design I was fascinated by universal design. While I don't trust Wikipedia for everything, their definition …